Jan Lake, with its many islands and bays, is an angler’s paradise. Although it is fairly shallow in most places, there are some deeper sections on the eastern side. Jasmine Hughes, from Three Lakes Camp, has this to say about the fishing on Jan Lake: Our guide says: “Preferred tackle in June are 1/4 oz lead head jigs tipped with a minnow or night crawler. Plastic bodies are an option. Colours for heads and bodies widely vary. Pink, white, chartreuse, yellow, and red are all good. Another option is pulling bottom bouncers [3/4 oz] with a 24 inch spinner, single hook or worm harness. Bait is available at the camp. Small crank baits that go 4 to 5 feet down all also very good. We cast or troll these in shallow spawn bays for walleye. Pike like any spoon in any color. This time of year, all you have to do is make them mad. Generally, the pike are hanging out with the walleye. Medium weight 6 foot rods with spinning or bait casting reels and 8 to 10 lb line is adequate. If you like ultra light rigs, they work well and are a lot of fun. If casting for pike or pulling bottom bouncers, you should have a few 9 to 12 inch wire leaders. We tie the jigs directly to the line.” She continues: A few people fly fish on Jan for pike and have fun doing it! Harper’s Island is the spring hotspot for walleye. First and Second Narrows are very popular during the summer months because of the current. North end and Otter Narrows are fished in the Fall. Lake Access Three Lakes Camp is a drive-in camp northeast of Saskatoon on Highway 106, 7 km north on Highway 135, then 4 km west on the Jan Lake access road. There is a grass/gravel airstrip 10 km from camp. Upon reaching the community, follow the main drag to the lake.

There is only 1 boat launch - right by the fillet house. Can't miss the launch, when you arrive at Jan just keep going straight. Don't miss Jed's store....

Taking a break from Fishing

The fish weren't biting on this beautiful fall afternoon at Jan Lake, Saskatchewan, so we decided to do some cliff jumping.

Pike in Jan Lake

Pike fishing by Fishing Saskatchewan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=189ErEZ0TQM

Jan Lake Walleye

A video by Fishing Saskatchewan: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78xJIRKIicM